Cespedes, 29, is hitting .293 with 18 homers and has hit four home runs in his past six games. He joins infielders Kelly Johnson and Juan Uribe, acquired from the Atlanta Braves a week ago, as the Mets try to improve their offense.

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The Toronto Blue Jays continued to load up for a run to the postseason, acquiring outfielder Ben Revere from the Philadelphia Phillies for two minor league pitchers.

Hunter has a 3.63 ERA and 32 strikeouts in 44 2/3 innings this season. His ERA is 2.63 in his last 34 games. Lake is hitting .315 with seven homers at Triple-A this season and in 193 career major league games, he has hit .241 with 16 homers. (Editing by Frank Pingue)